Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we architect the future! We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics with creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable strategies that leverage quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech breakthroughs.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including a dedicated foresight lab, partnerships with MIT's Future of Humanity Institute, and exposure to groundbreaking projects. This is your chance to redefine industries before they transform.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic shifts, technological disruptions, and sociocultural patterns to identify 2026 opportunity vectors
- Develop predictive models using machine learning frameworks to forecast industry evolution
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and ethical AI implementation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and present at global futurist symposiums
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Maintain proprietary foresight database tracking exponential technology convergence
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or trend analysis with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Proficient with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @Risk, Gephi)
- Published research on technological singularity or ethical AI governance
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)